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Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.\nPosition Overview We are seeking an ATE Associate Software Engineer to support AST SpaceMobile’s mission of building the first space-based cellular broadband network. This role develops, tests, and maintains software that powers automated test equipment and engineering systems across our Midland operations.\nKey Responsibilities:\nAnalyze user, engineering, and system requirements to design software solutions aligned with AST’s testing and operational needs\nDevelop, test, and implement software modules that integrate into larger ATE systems\nRecommend enhancements and upgrades to existing software, tools, and processes\nBuild and maintain diagrams, flowcharts, and documentation to support development and scalability\nEnsure software functionality and reliability through testing, debugging, and validation\nCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support system integration and troubleshooting Maintain detailed documentation for all software components to support maintenance and future improvements\nAddress bugs, performance issues, and user feedback throughout the software lifecycle\n\nQualifications\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field\nExperience:\nMinimum of 1 year of experience in software development, test engineering, or a related technical discipline\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience developing software for automated test equipment (ATE) or hardware-integrated systems\nFamiliarity with aerospace, telecommunications, or high-reliability engineering environments Knowledge of version control systems such as Git Understanding of Agile development methodologies\nExperience with both front-end and back-end application development\nSoft Skills:\nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering and test teams\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders\nMeticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in code, documentation, and test results Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities\nEffective problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues quickly\nTechnology Stack:\nProgramming languages such as Python, C#, Ruby, or similar\nExperience with front-end and back-end application development\nFamiliarity with software testing frameworks and automation tools\nAbility to create diagrams and models using tools such as Visio or Lucidchart\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to work in a standard office environment\nAbility to use a computer for extended periods\nAbility to collaborate in lab or engineering spaces as needed\nAdditional Requirements:\nMust be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or possess valid U.S. work authorization\nThis job description may not be inclusive of all duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned based on business needs.\nThis job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. \nAST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4015,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":1,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Telecommunications"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T12:21:47Z"}],"liveness":{"score":43,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.719,"p_room":0.6,"age_days":97,"expected_fill_days":138,"reasons":["conf:0","velocity","win:late","crowd:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ast-science-ate-associate-software-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ast-science-ate-associate-software-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-30T06:38:34Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4677,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":323,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-01T00:00:00Z"}}}